Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
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  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
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  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
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- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
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  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
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  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
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  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
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  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
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  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
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  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
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Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
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- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
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  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
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- Consulting with our stakeholders
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- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
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- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
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Electrical contractor / worker

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Safe working guidelines and effective supervision of electrical apprentices

Information on safe working guidelines and effective supervision of electrical apprentices.

Information for industry

04 May 2018

Safe working guidelines for electrical workers

Information on safe working guidelines for electrical workers .

Information for industry

04 May 2018

Working in the roof space

WATCH

The roof space of your home can be a very dangerous area. There are serious electrical hazards in roof spaces and the potential for electric shocks is high. Hazards can include: exposed live electrical conductors or wiring; unenclosed joints in conductors; deteriorated electrical cabling (often...

Electrical installations

16 Apr 2018

Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations

Code of Practice Building and Energy has developed this Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations. Code of Practice for Persons working on or near energised electrical installations. Information on the Code Code of Practice for Persons working on or near...

Information for industry

16 Apr 2018

RCD letter to proprietors

Important electrical safety message from the Director of Energy Safety To the Proprietor Dear Sir / Madam No RCD means no second chance Residual current devices (RCDs) are the single most effective measure to prevent electrocutions, serious electrical injuries and fires. The circuit breakers and...

Residual current devices (RCDs)

09 Mar 2018

The new Wiring Rules

Preview of main changes The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018 , Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) is now available. The new standard has been developed by Standards Australia in collaboration with industry and government. Some significant changes include: Definitions Section 1...

Information for industry

12 Dec 2017

Working on or near energised electrical installations

Working on or near energised electrical equipment (live work) is an unsafe practice and too frequently results in burns, shocks, serious accidents and fatalities for electricians and other workers. This is clearly unacceptable. New compliance obligations for licensed electrical workers The...

Information for industry

01 Dec 2017

Focus newsletters

Focus newsletters Building Focus Building Focus Issue 9 Building Focus Issue 8 Building Focus Issue 7 Building Focus Issue 6 Building Focus Issue 5 Building Focus Issue 4 Building Focus Issue 3 Building Focus Issue 2 Building Focus Issue 1 Gas and Plumbing Focus Gas and Plumbing Focus Issue 9 Gas...

Newsletters and bulletins

25 Jul 2017

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

WATCH

Patricia Blake January 2023 - Current Patricia Blake (known as Trish) became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection in January 2023. Prior to becoming Commissioner Trish has been the Director of Retail and Services within Consumer Protection and worked...

About us

29 Mar 2017

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Building and Energy has prepared the following guidance to alert electrical contractors and electricians to the safety issues associated with BESS. The guiding principle is one of careful design and specification of equipment for each specific installation to achieve the highest practicable...

Information for industry

23 Mar 2017

Publications

Application to restore a Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic’s Restricted Electrical Licence

How to restore your expired Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic’s Restricted Electrical Licence Expired up to two years To restore a refrigeration & air-conditioning mechanic’s...

Building and Energy

Form – application

17 Jul 2023

ELB policy - Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Disconnect and Reconnect Motors and/or Composite Equipment

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Building and Energy

Policies

18 Feb 2022

ELB policy - Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Electronics and Communication Equipment

READ

Building and Energy

Policies

18 Feb 2022

Requirements for the issue of a Restricted Electrical Licence for Domestic Electrical Appliances

READ

Building and Energy

Policies

18 Feb 2022

Managing COVID-19 risks in the workplace

READ

Employers (or persons conducting a business or undertaking) have a duty under OSH or WHS legislation to eliminate, or if that is not reasonable practicable, minimise the risks of COVID-19 at the...

WorkSafe

Information

18 Feb 2022

ELB Policy – Requirements for the issue of an Electrical Contractor's Licence

READ

This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board require to be met for an Electrical Contractor's Licence to be issued.

Building and Energy

Policies

22 Oct 2021

Security of payment – Action Plan

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Action Plan for Reform An Action Plan for reform to introduce better payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry was released by the Minister...

Building and Energy

Plans

28 Jul 2022

ELB Policy - Fit and proper person assessment criteria for the issue of licences and permits

READ

The Electrical Licensing Board (Board) is required to determine the fitness and propriety of applicants for licences and permits under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (ELR). The policy...

Building and Energy

Policies

06 Aug 2021

ELB Policy - Requirements for the Restoration of a Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic's Restricted Electrical Licence

READ

This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board requires to be met before an expired Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic's Restricted Electrical Licence can be restored to...

Building and Energy

Policies

03 Apr 2023

Electrical eNotice Guide

READ

A guide to obligations and use of the electrical eNotice system.

Building and Energy

Guide / handbook

30 Jun 2021

Announcements

Electrician fined for poor supervision at hazardous Nedlands house – Samuel Thomas Alliston

Apprentice failed to connect the main neutral conductor to a new switchboard A resident received an electric shock from an energised shower tap Mr Alliston was fined $5,000 for inadequate supervision of the electrical work A Nedlands family was lucky to avoid serious injury after an electrical work error caused the metal pipes at their home to become energised, with one person receiving an...

Building and Energy

Media release

11 Apr 2022

Western Power fined for electric shock error – Electricity Networks Corporation trading as Western Power

‘Live’ metal objects at four Kingsley homes after wrong cable disconnected Inadequate instructions provided to workers and contractors Guilty plea for failing to ensure that network maintenance was carried out safely Western Power has been fined $30,000 following an error by one of its contractors, which led to a Kingsley man receiving an electric shock and nearby residents being exposed to...

Building and Energy

Media release

06 Apr 2022

Important Changes to High Risk Work Licensing - New Work Health and Safety rules to begin 31 March 2022

The new Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) were gazetted on 11 March 2022 and will commence on the 31 March 2022, bringing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 into full force and effect. The WHS Regulations replace the current Occupational and Safety Regulations 1996 (OSH Regulations). You can access the WHS Regulations on the WA Legislation website: WALW - Work...

WorkSafe

Department News

25 Mar 2022

Roof space hazards: switch off before you go up

Always turn off the mains power before entering a roof space This is compulsory for all tradespeople including electricians Building and Energy is distributing safety stickers for manholes and switchboards Recent tragic deaths and close calls have prompted a plea from Western Australia’s electrical safety regulator to always switch off the mains power before entering a roof space. Building and...

Building and Energy

Media release

24 Mar 2022

Electrical Focus

The latest issue of Building and Energy's Electrical Focus is now available online .

Building and Energy

Department News

15 Mar 2022

Electrical firm prosecuted after apprentice’s near-death experience – Xtra Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Xtra Electrical

19-year-old apprentice stopped breathing and had no pulse after electric shock Supervisor did not adequately supervise or check the installation as required Electrical company fined a total of $21,500 An apprentice electrician is lucky to be alive after an electric shock left him unresponsive and without a pulse while working at a property in Mandurah. The January 2020 incident was described at...

Building and Energy

Media release

17 Feb 2022

Electrician fined after dangerous error causes electric shocks

Electrician did not follow the correct procedure during a kWh meter replacement Three family members at the property received electric shocks from taps Electricians must comply with safety standards to prevent causing harm A Perth-based electrical worker has been fined $2,000 for failing to safely carry out work at a Bedford property where three family members received electric shocks after...

Building and Energy

Media release

14 Feb 2022

DC isolator certification – Extension period to 30 June 2022

The requirement date in Western Australia for DC isolators to be certified, where they are incorporated in inverters complying with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, has been extended to 30 June 2022. This extension acknowledges the challenges manufacturers and suppliers are having with obtaining DC isolator products, including those installed within inverters, certified to AS 60947.3. The current status of...

Building and Energy

Department News

02 Feb 2022

$20,000 penalty for hazardous electrical error – Romiss Pty Ltd trading as Fair Price Electrical Services

Essential electrical safety component (MEN) not installed, putting users at risk Electrician did not carry out mandatory checks and tests $15,000 fine for company and $5,000 fine for electrical worker The State Government energy safety regulator is warning electricians not to cut corners when checking their work after a Padbury building site was left unprotected against electrical hazards for...

Building and Energy

Media release

02 Feb 2022

Guilty plea and safety warning after electric shock death from DIY device – Steven Ryan Buckle

Mr Buckle used internet videos and microwave parts to make an electrical art appliance A man was electrocuted near Katanning after touching the device Unlicensed electrical work is illegal and dangerous The tragic electric shock death of a WA man while handling a high-voltage homemade appliance is a stark reminder of the dangers of unlicensed electrical work, the State’s energy safety regulator...

Building and Energy

Media release

18 Jan 2022

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